Endorsements for New Library and Events Center

Voters have to make their own choices but sometimes it’s helpful to know how others in the community weigh in. Many of your friends and neighbors have stepped forward to say that they support the bond referendum to support a new library, events center and parking. Scroll through and see if you recognize any names…

Thad Seymour, former president of Rollins CollegeWinter Park certainly needs a new library facility, and our goal should be a library that meets present needs and future possibilities.

Mary Daniels, Hannibal Square Heritage CenterI support a new library because this is an educational facility for all residents.

Bob Melanson, WPPL Director, 1987 – 2013This plan for a new library building will allow the Library to fulfill its full potential in bringing to the residents of Winter Park the ever needed services the Library provides. The beautiful setting in Martin Luther Jr. Park; the proximity to Valencia College; the ample parking pavilion; the expanded space for materials, meetings, educational programs; the exciting learning opportunities for children and teens; all support the community’s need for a new, larger facility. The plan has my full endorsement.

Barbara Chandler, business ownerI am in support of the new Winter Park Public Library; the library continues to provide educational programming and accessible resources to the community at large.

Christine Williams, Winter Park resident and mother of twoYou can tell so much about a community by how it prioritizes its investments. By providing the Winter Park Public Library with a new and improved home, the City of Winter Park is wisely investing in what I believe to be one of the community’s most universally valuable and accessible resources. One of the best ways Winter Park can prepare for the future is by providing for its citizens a public library that reflects the values and standards of the community it serves.

Carolyn Jeffries, Assistant Director, Winter Park Public Library 1979 – 2007, current patronAfter working for the Winter Park Library for 28 years, I know the one certainty is that the residents of Winter Park make very good use of their library. Lack of space is an issue that forces extensive, unnecessary weeding of materials to keep pace with the acquisition of new materials. Meeting space for does not meet the demand of the community and new service possibilities are limited because of lack of space. I would encourage residents to support the new library and events center as a worthwhile investment.

Rhonda Loft, President of Vanson EnterprisesI have been a resident of Winter Park for almost 34 years. The Library has been a very important part of my family’s life, now my adult children are raising their own families here. My grandchildren need and deserve a quality library that provides diverse learning experiences that prepares them for and even more diverse experiences than their parents. Traditions are important, but so is relevancy. I urge all residents to vote Yes For the Library!

Julio de Arcos, city board member and park enthusiastI have supported the new library project whole heartedly from day one. I give my whole-hearted endorsement of the location, building and bond referendum.